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MINIATURE PINSCHER
Miniature Pinscher Quick Facts:
- First dog developed to hunt mice/rats
- Origin in Germany about 1836
- Pinscher is a German word for terrier
- Known as the King/Queen" of Toy Dog Breeds
- First entered the Westminster Dog Show in
1930
- Life Span 15 + years. A long
healthy life for the Miniature Pinscher can be aided by feeding the
best dog food, daily
 exercise
and regular Vet check-ups.
Appearance:
- Small, muscular, compact body
- 10 - 12 inches high Weighs 8 -
10 lbs.
- Short, easy to maintain coat
- Normal coat color is red but may also be black
& tan or chocolate
Temperament:
- Friendly, full of energy, loves to play
- Generally prefers to be a one or two person dog but
with the proper socialization, they can be very good family dogs.
- Brave and loyal to their masters
- Makes a great canine companion
Potential Health Issues:
- Very few health problems. Generally a
healthy breed.
Special Needs:
- May not be the best dog for apartment living unless
you can commit to daily exercise
- This toy dog breed tends to be very aggressive with
its' toys. Make sure smaller toys are chewable.
- Prone to chasing anything that moves or darts.
Need to walk on dog leash and make sure yard is securely
fenced.
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Properly trained, a man can be dog's best friend.
~ Corey Ford, American writer
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